bike rides

I took the boys to the park to ride their bikes this afternoon.  The park has a great wide, paved bike trail that goes through the woods.  We took the dog with us (on a leash, of course).  The kids had fun riding, and i think the dog enjoyed himself as well.  There wasn't any territory marking though.  I thought that was odd.  Lots of sniffing, no peeing.

Regardless.....  that was a side note....  Puppy is protective like crazy!   Which I believe is a good thing, but....  He growled/barked at almost every person we passed.  He did not bark or growl at single females though, but if there was a man anywhere NEAR us, he kinda went crazy.  So, now that I think about it--you are a great dog, Sam!  good boy!  He only growled/ barked at the ones he saw as a threat.  Of course, a woman could be a threat to us as well, but I am sure if any of them acted in such a way he would've gone crazy at them too.

After the bike ride the boys wanted to play at the playground.  Well, after witnessing Sam's protective display, I figured the playground may not be the best idea for him.  So, we took him home and drove right back to the playground so the kids could play.

Sam is very worn out now.  hahaha!  Protecting one's family really takes it out of you!